Shafraz Khan is a commercial law specialist. One of the very few specialist transport lawyers in the country, Shafraz is a well respected and sought after adviser in the transport and marine sector.

Shafraz’s expertise in litigation makes him a practical and strategic adviser in all commercial matters. He has a realistic approach to all client issues and provides practical and commercially viable solutions. Shafraz has led many cases at different levels of Courts and Tribunals and alternative dispute resolution forums. Shafraz was lead Counsel for the plaintiff on the leading New Zealand case on Penalties law. This case has set the precedent on how such contractual clauses are interpreted in new Zealand. [Honeybees v 127 Hobson Street]

Shafraz has also acted in various matters defending clients in Health and Safety and Resource Management prosecutions.

Shafraz has also acted for the defendant in Police v Shandon Transport Limited where several charges were dismissed after a successful challenge to the evidence obtained by the Police through a search warrant. This case set a precedent on the use of GPS technology in evidence by Police.

Shafraz believes that it vital to have an understanding of the worst case scenario if matters end up in litigation to be able to advise clients properly on strategy. It is important to make decisions at a very early stage. That is why, Shafraz’s focus on commercial law is boosted by his experience in litigation. Shafraz is able to advise on preventative strategies.

Shafraz is also a Board member of the National Road Carriers Association.

Shafraz regularly appears in the criminal Courts acting for clients in transport and traffic prosecutions. He believes it is important to continue doing such work to keep the balance and the stamina for litigation.

Shafraz is a passionate soccer fan, coming from a soccer crazy town in Fiji. However more recently he has been fighting for the seat at the piano trying to outdo his daughter. One battle that he gladly loses.